Profiles

Click HERE to download and view Financial Adviser Disclosure Statement for Chris MILES, Registered Financial Advisor

Chris MILES
CIAM, QPIB, Director
Registered Financial Advisor FSP78881

Now approaching 30 years in the Insurance industry Chris started in Palmerston North as an adviser, culminating in Wellington in a senior management role with Prudential.  In 1993 he shifted to Auckland where he set up a successful food manufacturing and distribution business, which he sold in 1999 to shift back to Wellington.

In 2001 an opportunity arose to purchase Anchorage Brokers from the retiring owner and since then under Chris’ management the business has grown substantially.

Chris is a shareholder and founding Board member of the Allied Insurance Group, (www.alliedinsurancegroup.co.nz) set up by him and 3 other independent insurance brokers as a co-operative Cluster Group in 2005.  The Allied Insurance Group has continued to grow and currently has a membership of 27 insurance broker companies throughout New Zealand.  Chris was recently re-elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Chris has two adult daughters and lives with his wife Susie in Korokoro where they indulge in their interests of cooking and wine appreciation, landscaping, gardening and music. Chris is also an enthusiastic participant in Classic Car racing competing in his 1973 Holden Torana GTR XU1 at various race circuits in the North Island.

Email Chris: chris@anchoragebrokers.co.nz 

Click HERE to download and view Financial Adviser Disclosure Statement for Malcolm MEYER, Registered Financial Advisor

Malcolm MEYER
Account Manager,
Registered Financial Advisor FSP115166

With 30 years experience in the Insurance industry, the majority of Malcolm’s working career has involved providing service to medium to large commercial clients. Starting with State Insurance in 1979 and performing a wide variety of roles growing into the role of Network Account Manager, Malcolm left State in 2002 to pursue a career as a broker.

Malcolm joined Anchorage Insurance Brokers in 2002 and is enjoying the opportunity to give the benefit of corporate experience to SME businesses.

Malcolm has an adult daughter and a son studying at Hutt Valley High School; and lives with his wife Tina in Wainuiomata.

Malcolm has an active interest in computers, kayaking and fishing.

Email Malcolm: malcolm@anchoragebrokers.co.nz 

Click HERE to download and view Financial Adviser Disclosure Statement for Brad JAMES, Registered Financial Advisor

Brad JAMES
ANZIIF, Broker
Registered Financial Advisor FSP115204

Brad joined the Anchorage Brokers team in June 2007 as a specialist Claims Manager. With Brad's assistance many Anchorage clients have been through the claims process to a mutually satisfactory conclusion. As he says "Getting a good result for our clients at claim time is crucial to a successful brokerage". Managing a claim with an insurer can be challenging so having a broker who represents your best interests and ensures you have the best outcome is paramount.

Brad is also actively involved in brokering his own accounts and achieved a Diploma of Financial Services (Insurance Broking) via the Australia, New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance (ANZIIF) in 2010. Brad was an ANZIIF Highest Achieving Module Award Winner for 2009 for the NZ Insurance Law & Regulation Module.

In addition, Brad manages our IPENZ endorsed Engineers Liability Insurance Package. To find out how this package can benefit you click here.

In his spare time Brad enjoys watching sports and listening to music. Brad lives with his wife Lisa on the Kapiti Coast.

Email Brad: brad@anchoragebrokers.co.nz 

Click HERE to download and view Financial Adviser Disclosure Statement for Lynda DOORNBOS, Registered Financial Advisor

Lynda DOORNBOS
Broker Support,
Registered Financial Advisor FSP115165

Having started in the insurance broking industry straight out of school in Palmerston North, fifteen years later in 2000 Lynda left to have a family. She had had a variety of roles ranging from Domestic Broker, Administration Mgr and finally PA to the CEO.

Lynda is married to Glenn and they have two school age boys. When she is not a very busy Mum, Lynda likes time-out for cafes, walking, gardening and their beach property.

As her boys are now at school Lynda decided it was time to return to the broking industry and joined the Anchorage team in 2009. Lynda currently handles our domestic insurance portfolio and assists in claims administration.

Email Lynda: lynda@anchoragebrokers.co.nz